Full Description
For centuries we have been fascinated with fairies, mythical beings often possessing intriguing magical powers to curse, trick or heal humans. The label of 'fairy' has at times applied only to specific magical creatures with human appearance, magical powers, and a penchant for trickery. At other times it has been used to describe any magical creature, such as goblins and gnomes. In Fairies, discover the charming story behind our best loved magical characters, including the Fairy Godmother, Shakespeare's Titania and the beloved Tinker Bell. Myths and stories about fairies do not have a single origin, but are rather a collection of folk beliefs from disparate sources. Various folk theories about the origins of fairies include casting them as either demoted angels or demons in a Christian tradition, as deities in Pagan belief systems, as spirits of the dead, as prehistoric precursors to humans, or as spirits of nature. Fairies is a pocketful of delight, packed with beautiful images and full of fascinating tales.
Contents
Introduction
Fairies from Literature It The Gentleman with Thistledown Hair The Iris Fairy The Lavender Fairy The Orchid Fairy The Poppy Fairy The Primrose Fairy The Violet Fairy The Wild Cherry Blossom Fairy The Fern Fairy The Ivy Fairy The Jasmine Fairy Moon Princess The Lilac Fairy Titania Tinker Bell Princess Ozma Ariel The Cottingley Fairies The Blue Fairy Queen Mab The Bluebell Fairy
Fairies from Folklore Fairy Godmother Fairy Queen Puck Nuala Morgan Le Fay Oberon Knockers Nyx Will-o'-the-Wisp Joan the Wad Banshee Naiad Vila Lanvaettir Dryads Plant Devas Billy Blind Persian Peris Leprechaun Finvarra Cliodhna Aibell Aine Coblynau Ellyllon Bwbachod Gwyllion Gwragedd Annwn Hobgoblin Sluagh Baobhan sith Chaneques Kappa Lutin Koro-pokkuru Yumboes Weaver Girl Boggart Bogle Lauma Bereginya Yaksha Mogwai Pillywiggins Kitsune Zana Jogah Menehune Tokoloshe Mimi Patupaiarehe Acalia
